title: Complementary therapies, herbs, and other OTC agents.
abstract: Graviola demonstrated anticancer effects in vitro, but has not been studied in humans. Despite the lack of human data, many websites promote graviola to cancer patients based on traditional use and on the in vitro studies. Caution is required as there is no evidence of safety or efficacy.
authors.affiliation: Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York, USA.
authors.forename: Barrie
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Cassileth
mesh_terms: D031041:Annona; D000972:Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic / Q000494:pharmacology*; D006801:Humans; D008517:Phytotherapy; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D000972:Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic; D010936:Plant Extracts